Sports in NJ (Soccer): Leeds and Sunderland meet Friday, July 31 at 12:30am UK time at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, with Premier Sports 2 carrying the match and more TV/stream details circulating ahead of the pre-season clash. Music/Pop Culture (World Cup): Justin Bieber’s 2026 World Cup halftime sneakers—custom SKYLRK “Matter Daddy” shoes—sold at Christie’s for about $26,400 to benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Tech/Local STEM (Stevens): Ocean Power Technologies delivered its WAM-V maritime drone to Stevens Institute of Technology, completing a June order and supporting marine research and development. Health (Women’s care): A new analysis finds hormone therapy use in outpatient care nearly doubled since 2017, with the biggest jump after 2022—part of a broader surge in perimenopause/menopause treatment conversations. Entertainment Collectibles (Movies): AMC, Regal and Cinemark are rolling out “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” popcorn buckets for the July 31 release, with fans especially focused on Cinemark’s distinctive design. Theme Park News (NJ): Six Flags Great Adventure unveiled BAKUNAWA, a record-spinning launch coaster opening in 2027. Public Safety (Trenton): A CBS Philadelphia report says Trenton police have seen an uptick in officer use of force even as leaders tout recent improvements and accreditation.